Carlisle United of League Two have approached out-of-favour manager Steven Gerrard to take over as head coach. With the hopes of achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.
The Sun Football reports that Gerrard has just asked to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. After just 18 months together due to poor form that has seen them almost fall to the bottom of the table สมัคร UFABET
The former Liverpool captain is now in the UK and the Blues are considering him as a replacement for the sacked Mike Williamson.
It will be interesting to see if the 44-year-old former England captain agrees to take charge of a fourth-tier club. Given his previous managerial experience at big clubs. Including Rangers FC in the Scottish Premiership, Aston Villa in the English Premier League and the Saudi Arabian Premier League.
However, according to betting outlet ‘Bet Victor’, the former 2005 Champions League winner is not listed as the favourite to take over at Brunton Park.
In order of lowest to highest payouts. They are Ian Evatt (1/2), Liam Richardson (6/1) and Ryan Lowe (8/1).
In his first season at Al Ettifaq, which does not benefit from government funding. He guided his new side to sixth and revolutionised their off-field set-up.
However, despite signing a new contract last year. He left by mutual consent with the team placed 12 out of 16, having won 23 of 59 matches.